"The comprehensive hydrogen network integrates all critical components of the value chain, paving the way for a sustainable and clean transition in Northern Germany."

Project Summary

• • German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) funds research project
• • Cratos and two partners as managing partners of the consortium
• • Holistic approach covers hydrogen production, transport, and utilisation
• • Robust consortium comprising 17 core parties and additional associated partners

Cratos‘ Scope

• • Project management and facilitation
• • Consortia management
• • Stakeholder management
• • Hydrogen advisory

Key Facts

• • Electrolyser: 12 MW (300 MW)
• • Hydrogen: ca. 3.5 t/d
• • Refueling station: 2 t/d, 700 bar
• • End user: steel, transportation
• • Capex: €30 M

"We leverage our extensive experience and expertise in project management and hydrogen to guide our customers through complexity, ensuring efficient and cost-effective project development and smooth operations."

Project Summary

• • Region in northeast Germany unlocks hydrogen potential through HyLand funding program
• • Consortium development drives value chain optimisation and innovative design
• • Successful outcome: Region secures €15 million in funding for hydrogen project

Cratos‘ Scope

• • System modelling
• • Techno-economic modelling
• • Project management and facilitation
• • Set-up and management of consortium

Key Facts

• • Electrolyser: 4 MW
• • Hydrogen: ca. 1 t/d
• • Refueling station: 2 t/d, 700 bar
• • End user: busses, trucks, cars
• • Capex: €35 M

"We are forging a strong partnership to advance to the next stages of production and achieve our energy targets with confi dence."

Project Summary

• • Cratos partners with industrial customer for green and self-reliant energy transition
• • Utilising PV rooftop, wind, and grid supply to shift from natural gas to hydrogen
• • Ensuring sustainability, security, and energy independence for the customer

Cratos‘ Scope

• • System modelling
• • Contractual arrangements
• • Techno-economic feasibility
• • Business case and business model design

Key Facts

• • Electrolyser: 10 MW
• • Hydrogen: ca. 120 kg/h
• • Storage: 2,000 kg
• • Capex: €15 M

"The government harnessed the insights from the feasibility study to implement an effective energy master plan, resulting in improved self-suffi ciency and energy independence."

Project Summary

• • Graciosa Island embraces energy transition project for reduced energy imports and enhanced economic prospects
• • Unique conditions on the Azores necessitate strategic adjustments for alignment with government and national energy transition master plans

Cratos‘ Scope

• • Feasibility study
• • Stakeholder analysis
• • Energy system analysis, forecasting
• • Financial impact evaluation

Key Facts

• • Electrical capacity: 4.6 MW
• • Energy consumption: 14 GWh/a
• • End user: commercial uses, grid, transport